Changing profession later in life

What does it take to switch to journalism later in life? In this episode, we find out how to move into freelance journalism after starting off in an alternative career. We talk about the rewards and the hurdles of changing careers with Rachel Steinberg, who worked in the theatre in Canada before moving to London to become a sports journalist and Rachel Murray who is an ex-lawyer turned freelance writer. The GuestsRachel SteinbergTwitter: @rae_steinbergClippings: https://www.clippings.me/rachelsteinberg Rachel Murray Twitter: @gotacommonnameResources and recommendationsPivot newsletter for career changers by Rachel Murrayhttps://pivotnewsletter.co.uk/JournoResources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/NCTJ diplomahttps://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalismFreelancing for Journalists Facebook communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281Marisa Ingemi, Seattle Timeshttps://www.seattletimes.com/author/marisa-ingemi/Marisa’s freelance article about companion horseshttps://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/companion-ponies-horses-racetrack-15915104.phpLizzy Denning, freelance journalisthttps://muckrack.com/lizzydeningLizzy’s Out of Office newsletterhttps://outoffice.substack.com/p/welcome-to-out-of-officeFreelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision

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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.